What are double covalent bonds

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Double covalent bonds :
Double covalent bond is the bond that is formed by sharing of two-electron pairs between two atoms in which each atom contributes two electrons.
It is formed by putting two short lines $=$ between two atoms.
For example, consider the formation of $O_{2}$ molecule.
Electronic configuration of oxygen = 2,6
Oxygen has 6 electrons in its valence shell

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